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Secret Ingredients

Secret Ingredients

Lemon tarts, ginger chicken, mocha cheesecake…it’s easy to guess the key ingredient in those recipes. But sometimes, the very same things—lemon zest, grated ginger, brewed coffee—can bring life to food without being the focus. Read on to discover simple, stealthy ways to use several everyday seasonings for maximum flavor.

Lemon Zest

Lemon Zest

Loaded with aromatic oil, lemon zest can be pretty pungent, but it doesn't always have to take center stage. By using a teaspoon or less, you'll find that it won't overpower a dish. Rather, it imparts a lovely, subtle contrast to creamy,